Derrick vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Shepard Rank #942

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Derrick or Shepard more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Shepard mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Shepard boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.